Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Hug Cookies
Delicious Brazilian sweet, hug cookies combine a light dough with the sweetness of guava paste. Ideal for parties and snacks.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guarana soda (approximately 200ml)
All-purpose flour, enough to form a workable dough
Guava paste, cut into strips
Granulated sugar for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guarana soda (approximately 200ml)
All-purpose flour, enough to form a workable dough
Guava paste, cut into strips
Granulated sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Vegetable shortening, sugar, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar can be found in most supermarkets. Guarana soda is a common soft drink available in Latin American markets or the international aisle of larger grocery stores. Guava paste can be found in Latin American markets or specialty food stores.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guarana soda
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a homogeneous dough is formed and it can be rolled out
- Cover the dough and let it rest for approximately 30 minutes
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness
- Cut the dough into small squares
- Place a strip of guava paste in the center of each square
- Close the hug cookies by gathering the corners of the dough to form a little package, ensuring the filling is well enclosed
- Arrange the hug cookies on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them
- Bake in a preheated oven until lightly golden
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely
- After cooling, toss the hug cookies in granulated sugar for dusting
Observations
Hug cookies are a traditional Brazilian sweet, perfect for anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make treat. The recipe combines a light dough that melts in your mouth with the classic guava paste filling, resulting in a confection ideal for June festivals, afternoon coffee, or simply to sweeten your day.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to create delicious hug cookies at home, maintaining tradition and authentic flavor. The result is a delicate sweet, with a slight crunch on the outside and a soft, sweet interior.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to create delicious hug cookies at home, maintaining tradition and authentic flavor. The result is a delicate sweet, with a slight crunch on the outside and a soft, sweet interior.
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